Job Purpose
Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Food Storage
Officer (SOG/ST 8), the Senior Food Storage Scientist (SOG/ST 7) manages all operations of the
Microbiology Unit in ensuring
smooth and efficient operations of the Unit in carrying out Laboratory Analysis and related research.
Key Responsibilities
Management/Administrative:
Reviews and
edits, as necessary,
the
Unit’s Standard Operating Procedures Manual;
Prepares the Unit’s Annual
Budget and
Operational Plan;
Interacts
with Government Agencies
on
Position Papers and policies;
Prepares/reviews the Unit’s Monthly, Quarterly, Annual
and
Technical Reports;
Participates in seminars,
workshops,
conferences and other
events;
Represents the Food Storage and Prevention of Infestation Division (FSPID) on external
Technical Committees.
Technical/Professional:
Conducts In-House Training Programmes for new Inspectors, Food Storage Scientist and
Assistant Food Storage Scientists;
Conducts research as necessary;
Prepares Scientific Papers;
Liaises with the FSPID’s Inspectorate and Disinfestation Unit to keep informed of the
challenges they are experiencing in order
to assist with
providing solutions;
Liaises with Consultants and
provides information;
Prepares project profiles and
implements projects.
Human Resource Management:
Monitors and
evaluates
the performance of
Direct Reports, prepares
Performance
Appraisals and
recommends
and/or
initiates
corrective
action,
where necessary, to
improve performance
and/or attain established personal
and/or organizational goals;
Participates
in the
recruitment
of staff
for the
Unit
and recommends
transfers, promotions, termination and leave in accordance with the established Human Resource
policies and procedures;
Provides leadership and
guidance to
Direct
Reports through
effective planning,
delegation, communication, training, mentoring and coaching;
Ensures the welfare and developmental needs of the Unit’s staff are clearly identified
and addressed;
Establishes and
maintains
a
system
that
fosters a culture of
teamwork,
employee
empowerment and
commitment to the Unit’s/Division’s and
the
Organization’s goals;
Performs any other related duties which may be assigned from time to time.
Required Knowledge,
Skills and Competencies
Core:
Good leadership and interpersonal skills
Good oral
and
written communication skills
Good management of the client interface
Excellent ability to think analytically
Sound professional conduct
Sound judgment and integrity
Excellent compliance to organizational policies
Ability to
plan and organize
Excellent people management skills
Methodical
Technical:
Competence in
identifying pathogenic micro-organisms in food
Ability to
isolate and identify food spoilage moulds
Competence in
using compound microscope to identify micro-organism morphology
Proficient in using relevant computer
software
Ability to
write research papers and think analytically
Sound knowledge
of the FSPI Act and
Regulations
Sound knowledge
of the operations of
Government
Sound knowledge
of
the ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO
9001 Standards
Sound knowledge of best practices with respect to preventing microbial contamination of
food
Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
Master of Science
Degree in Microbiology/Food Microbiology, or
related discipline;
Diploma in Management Studies/Public Administration/Supervisory Management;
Three (3) years’ experience
in a
Microbiology Laboratory environment;
Training in HACCP would
be an asset;
OR
Bachelor of Science
Degree in the Natural
Sciences, specializing in Microbiology;
Diploma in Management Studies/Public Administration/Supervisory Management;
Seven (7) years’
experience in a Microbiology Laboratory environment;
Training in HACCP
would be an asset.
Special Conditions Associated with the Job
Will work with
potentially hazardous
chemicals;
Will be required to spend time in the field;
May be required to work long hours and on weekends;
May be required to travel locally and overseas.
Applications accompanied
by
résumés
should
be
submitted no later
than
Thursday, 12th December, 2019 to:
Senior Director
Human Resource Management and Development Division
Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries
Hope Gardens
Kingston 6
Email:
hrm@micaf.gov.jm
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.